Messi

Ahead of Lionel Messi's final appearance for the Argentina national team, his hometown of Rosario paid tribute with a massive installation. Placed directly in front of the iconic Monumento Nacional a la Bandera, Adidas laid out an enormous, 30-meter-long replica of Argentina's Albiceleste shirt across the plaza to celebrate the captain's historic international career.

The giant tribute mirrors the design of the special-edition farewell collection created for Messi's final match. Featuring Argentina's traditional light blue and white stripes with gold accents, the back prominently showcases his number 10, the Adidas performance emblem, the Messi signature logo, and the word "GRACIAS" across the shoulders. The installation was accompanied by lighting towers arranged for an audiovisual projection mapping show that celebrated key milestones from his time with La Albiceleste.

The tribute coincided with Messi's farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Celebrating a legendary international journey highlighted by continental triumphs and the 2022 World Cup title, the monument installation served as a fitting send-off from the city where the Argentine superstar first kicked a ball.

Argentina officially debuted a special-edition Adidas kit created to honor Lionel Messi in his final international appearance. Worn during Argentina's 3-0 victory against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the entire squad took the pitch in the bespoke uniform as the 39-year-old icon closed the curtain on an extraordinary 21-year career with La Albiceleste.

The shirt steps away from the nation's traditional multi-stripe layout in favor of a flag-inspired look, featuring a wide central white stripe bordered by sky blue. In a historic first for an official match shirt, Adidas replaced its standard performance logo on the right chest with Messi's personal metallic gold "M" emblem.

The design is further highlighted by an oversized Sun of May (Sol de Mayo) graphic radiating across the front and back, alongside gold numbering, names, trim, and a gold-accented three-star AFA crest.

Paired with black shorts and white socks that both carry matching gold and sky-blue detailing, the kit forms the centerpiece of the commemorative Messi Farewell capsule released by Adidas in late September 2026.

The night proved to be a fitting finale, as Messi delivered a goal and two assists before delivering an emotional goodbye speech to the Monumental crowd.

Lionel Messi has once again laced up his upcoming signature boots in training with Inter Miami. Having first tested them in late September, the Argentine superstar was seen wearing the unreleased red pair during Inter Miami's latest session, confirming that the new boots are ready for action.

The boots are Messi's next signature edition of the Adidas F50 for the 26-27 season. The design features a vibrant red upper contrasted by flowing white accents and black Three Stripes, channeling heavy retro inspiration from classic mid-2000s F50 models. Messi's pair also showcases his bespoke fold-over lace cover setup alongside an eye-catching iridescent Sprintframe 360 soleplate.

With Messi now consistently breaking in the new model on the pitch, an official launch from Adidas is expected in the very near future.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pelé are three football legends whose personal or brand logos have appeared on official match jerseys, replacing the kit manufacturer's logo.

For Messi, the "M" logo adorned a special farewell collection kit that tribute his final international appearance for Argentina.

For Ronaldo, the CR7 logo graced Sporting CP’s 23-24 third kit to mark the 20th anniversary of the José Alvalade Stadium's inauguration, the very venue where his performance in a celebratory friendly against Manchester United caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson.

For Pelé, Santos replaced the Umbro logo with the official Pelé Brand logo during their match against Atlético Mineiro in April 2026. The occasion marked the beginning of a global partnership between Santos, Umbro, Pelé Brand, and NR Sports, aimed at celebrating and preserving the Brazilian legend's legacy.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create the collage.

Following their official launch by Adidas, Lionel Messi has given an on-pitch debut to his latest signature boots, the Adidas F50 "Fútbol y Familia", in action with Inter Miami. Having previously trained in the unreleased pair, the Argentine icon laced up the striking red edition for the first time in an official match.

The "Fútbol y Familia" edition features an eye-catching Lucid Red, Core Black, and Pure Ruby color palette inspired by Messi's formative years at Newell's Old Boys and his Argentine roots. The design takes heavy nostalgia-driven cues from the 2000s F50 era, particularly the classic F50.6 TUNIT, incorporating an integrated lace cover over the instep alongside black Three Stripes outlined in white.

As usual with Messi's match-worn pairs, the boots featured bespoke personal details. The inner collar is inscribed with the names and dates of his family members, including his wife Antonela and son Ciro, while his signature logo sits prominently on the lace cover. The boots are available at select retailers as Messi's main club model for the 26-27 campaign.

Argentine third-division side Sportivo Italiano wore a special shirt to honour Lionel Messi following his farewell to the Argentina national team.

The black design features subtle laurel patterns, a graphic of Messi lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy with three stars above it, and shirt numbers filled with images from his career with Argentina.

Thanks to our partner @whatthekit_x for creating the composite image.

Following their official launch by Adidas, Lionel Messi has given an on-pitch debut to his latest signature boots, the Adidas F50 "Fútbol y Familia", in action with Inter Miami. Having previously trained in the unreleased pair, the Argentine icon laced up the striking red edition for the first time in an official match.

The "Fútbol y Familia" edition features an eye-catching Lucid Red, Core Black, and Pure Ruby color palette inspired by Messi's formative years at Newell's Old Boys and his Argentine roots. The design takes heavy nostalgia-driven cues from the 2000s F50 era, particularly the classic F50.6 TUNIT, incorporating an integrated lace cover over the instep alongside black Three Stripes outlined in white.

As usual with Messi's match-worn pairs, the boots featured bespoke personal details. The inner collar is inscribed with the names and dates of his family members, including his wife Antonela and son Ciro, while his signature logo sits prominently on the lace cover. The boots are available at select retailers as Messi's main club model for the 26-27 campaign.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pelé are three football legends whose personal or brand logos have appeared on official match jerseys, replacing the kit manufacturer's logo.

For Messi, the "M" logo adorned a special farewell collection kit that tribute his final international appearance for Argentina.

For Ronaldo, the CR7 logo graced Sporting CP’s 23-24 third kit to mark the 20th anniversary of the José Alvalade Stadium's inauguration, the very venue where his performance in a celebratory friendly against Manchester United caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson.

For Pelé, Santos replaced the Umbro logo with the official Pelé Brand logo during their match against Atlético Mineiro in April 2026. The occasion marked the beginning of a global partnership between Santos, Umbro, Pelé Brand, and NR Sports, aimed at celebrating and preserving the Brazilian legend's legacy.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create the collage.

Lionel Messi has once again laced up his upcoming signature boots in training with Inter Miami. Having first tested them in late September, the Argentine superstar was seen wearing the unreleased red pair during Inter Miami's latest session, confirming that the new boots are ready for action.

The boots are Messi's next signature edition of the Adidas F50 for the 26-27 season. The design features a vibrant red upper contrasted by flowing white accents and black Three Stripes, channeling heavy retro inspiration from classic mid-2000s F50 models. Messi's pair also showcases his bespoke fold-over lace cover setup alongside an eye-catching iridescent Sprintframe 360 soleplate.

With Messi now consistently breaking in the new model on the pitch, an official launch from Adidas is expected in the very near future.

Argentine third-division side Sportivo Italiano wore a special shirt to honour Lionel Messi following his farewell to the Argentina national team.

The black design features subtle laurel patterns, a graphic of Messi lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy with three stars above it, and shirt numbers filled with images from his career with Argentina.

Thanks to our partner @whatthekit_x for creating the composite image.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pelé are three football legends whose personal or brand logos have appeared on official match jerseys, replacing the kit manufacturer's logo.

For Messi, the "M" logo adorned a special farewell collection kit that tribute his final international appearance for Argentina.

For Ronaldo, the CR7 logo graced Sporting CP’s 23-24 third kit to mark the 20th anniversary of the José Alvalade Stadium's inauguration, the very venue where his performance in a celebratory friendly against Manchester United caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson.

For Pelé, Santos replaced the Umbro logo with the official Pelé Brand logo during their match against Atlético Mineiro in April 2026. The occasion marked the beginning of a global partnership between Santos, Umbro, Pelé Brand, and NR Sports, aimed at celebrating and preserving the Brazilian legend's legacy.

Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create the collage.

Argentina officially debuted a special-edition Adidas kit created to honor Lionel Messi in his final international appearance. Worn during Argentina's 3-0 victory against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the entire squad took the pitch in the bespoke uniform as the 39-year-old icon closed the curtain on an extraordinary 21-year career with La Albiceleste.

The shirt steps away from the nation's traditional multi-stripe layout in favor of a flag-inspired look, featuring a wide central white stripe bordered by sky blue. In a historic first for an official match shirt, Adidas replaced its standard performance logo on the right chest with Messi's personal metallic gold "M" emblem.

The design is further highlighted by an oversized Sun of May (Sol de Mayo) graphic radiating across the front and back, alongside gold numbering, names, trim, and a gold-accented three-star AFA crest.

Paired with black shorts and white socks that both carry matching gold and sky-blue detailing, the kit forms the centerpiece of the commemorative Messi Farewell capsule released by Adidas in late September 2026.

The night proved to be a fitting finale, as Messi delivered a goal and two assists before delivering an emotional goodbye speech to the Monumental crowd.

Ahead of Lionel Messi's final appearance for the Argentina national team, his hometown of Rosario paid tribute with a massive installation. Placed directly in front of the iconic Monumento Nacional a la Bandera, Adidas laid out an enormous, 30-meter-long replica of Argentina's Albiceleste shirt across the plaza to celebrate the captain's historic international career.

The giant tribute mirrors the design of the special-edition farewell collection created for Messi's final match. Featuring Argentina's traditional light blue and white stripes with gold accents, the back prominently showcases his number 10, the Adidas performance emblem, the Messi signature logo, and the word "GRACIAS" across the shoulders. The installation was accompanied by lighting towers arranged for an audiovisual projection mapping show that celebrated key milestones from his time with La Albiceleste.

The tribute coincided with Messi's farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Celebrating a legendary international journey highlighted by continental triumphs and the 2022 World Cup title, the monument installation served as a fitting send-off from the city where the Argentine superstar first kicked a ball.

@EldenMonitors has leaked the launch images of the special Adidas Argentina Messi “Farewell” 2026 jersey, which is set to be released soon.

Footy Headlines can leak 4 new images of the special Adidas Argentina Messi 'Farewell' shirt, which will be released soon.

The kit features a unique central white stripe flanked by sky blue sides, a sunburst graphic, Messi’s 'M' logo in metallic gold, and a special gold Sun of May graphic housing his number 10 on the upper back.

The special Adidas Argentina Messi 2026 “Farewell” jersey is now available at select retailers worldwide. Big thanks to @kitsoc6.

Based on leaked image, our partner @whatthekit_x created a mockup of Leo Messi, Emiliano Martínez and Rodrigo De Paul wearing the special Argentina kit, goalkeeper kit and pre-match shirt, respectively, featured Messi's personal brand logo to honor his legendary career with the national team.

Based on the leaked images, @whatthekit_x created a mock-up of Messi wearing a special Argentina jersey, designed to honor his legendary career with the national team.

Following their official launch by Adidas, Lionel Messi has given an on-pitch debut to his latest signature boots, the Adidas F50 "Fútbol y Familia", in action with Inter Miami. Having previously trained in the unreleased pair, the Argentine icon laced up the striking red edition for the first time in an official match.

The "Fútbol y Familia" edition features an eye-catching Lucid Red, Core Black, and Pure Ruby color palette inspired by Messi's formative years at Newell's Old Boys and his Argentine roots. The design takes heavy nostalgia-driven cues from the 2000s F50 era, particularly the classic F50.6 TUNIT, incorporating an integrated lace cover over the instep alongside black Three Stripes outlined in white.

As usual with Messi's match-worn pairs, the boots featured bespoke personal details. The inner collar is inscribed with the names and dates of his family members, including his wife Antonela and son Ciro, while his signature logo sits prominently on the lace cover. The boots are available at select retailers as Messi's main club model for the 26-27 campaign.

Lionel Messi has once again laced up his upcoming signature boots in training with Inter Miami. Having first tested them in late September, the Argentine superstar was seen wearing the unreleased red pair during Inter Miami's latest session, confirming that the new boots are ready for action.

The boots are Messi's next signature edition of the Adidas F50 for the 26-27 season. The design features a vibrant red upper contrasted by flowing white accents and black Three Stripes, channeling heavy retro inspiration from classic mid-2000s F50 models. Messi's pair also showcases his bespoke fold-over lace cover setup alongside an eye-catching iridescent Sprintframe 360 soleplate.

With Messi now consistently breaking in the new model on the pitch, an official launch from Adidas is expected in the very near future.

Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.

The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.

On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.